Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School serves a central area of approximately 2.4 square miles in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, with a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes and an average distance of 1.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
706 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#600 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School's ranking?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is ranked #600 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School often compared to?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
706 students attend Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School part of?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is part of Point Pleasant Borough School District.
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